MERRETT
Merrett
Merrett is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the south of England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French personal name "Maurice", which in turn was derived from the Latin name "Maurus", meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned". The Norman Conquest of 1066 brought this name to England, and over time, it evolved into various forms including Merrett.
The Merrett family has a long history in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name is most commonly found in counties such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Merrett have been involved in various professions and endeavours. The name can be found in records of landowners, tradesmen, clergy, and military personnel. Notable Merretts include John Merrett, a renowned architect from the 19th century, and Sarah Merrett, a prominent suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.
The Merrett surname continues to be passed down through generations, with descendants of the original bearers found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The name has maintained its strong presence in British society and remains a testament to the rich heritage and diverse origins of surnames in England.
There are approximately 2,799 people named Merrett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,194th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Merrett.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Judy
- Kathleen
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Merritt
- Mariette
- Marietta
- Maratta
- Marratt
- Mariet
- Mairet
- Marrat
- Maratt
- Merret
- Mahrt
- Maradia
- Marat
- Marata
- Maratea
- Mard
- Marda
- Marde
- Mardi
- Mardia
- Mardie
- Mardo
- Mared
- Maredia
- Maret
- Marett
- Marette
- Maretti
- Margrett
- Mariat
- Marid
- Mariot
- Mariott
- Mariotte
- Mariotti
- Mariotto
- Marit
- Marita
- Mariti
- Maritt
- Mariuta
- Mariutto
- Marot
- Marote
- Maroto
- Marott
- Marotta
- Marotte
- Marotti
- Marotto
- Marraud
- Marret
- Marrett
- Marretta
- Marriat
- Marriatt
- Marriet
- Marriett
- Marrietta
- Marriette
- Marriot
- Marriott
- Marriotte
- Marrit
- Marritt
- Marrod
- Marroitt
- Marrot
- Marrott
- Mart
- Marta
- Marte
- Marteau
- Marti
- Martia
- Martie
- Marto
- Martt
- Marut
- Maruta
- Maruti
- Maurat
- Maurd
- Maurette
- Meard
- Meert
- Merad
- Merat
- Merati
- Meredydd
- Merett
- Merid
- Merida
- Meriett
- Meriot
- Meriott
- Merit
- Meritt
- Merot
- Merotto
- Merrad
- Merrat
- Merratt
- Merreth
- Merretts
- Merridue
- Merriet
- Merriett
- Merriot
- Merriott
- Merrit
- Merrito
- Merrot
- Merrott
- Merryatt
- Merryett
- Mert
- Merta
- Meryett
- Meyrat
- Meyrite
- Miard
- Mirat
- Mirata
- Miraut
- Miret
- Mirota
- Mirrett
- Mirritt
- Mirt
- Mirto
- Moirt
- Moorad
- Moorat
- Moord
- Moorti
- Morad
- Morada
- Moradi
- Morado
- Morait
- Morat
- Morata
- Morato
- Moratti
- Moratto
- Mord
- Mordi
- Mordie
- Mordo
- Mordt
- Mordue
- Mored
- Moreda
- Moret
- Moreta
- Morete
- Moreto
- Moretta
- Morette
- Moretti
- Moretto
- Moriat
- Morita
- Morito
- Moritt
- Morote
- Morotti
- Morrad
- Morrat
- Morratt
- Morret
- Morrett
- Morretti
- Morriett
- Morrit
- Morritt
- Morrod
- Morrott
- Mort
- Morta
- Morte
- Morteo
- Morti
- Mortieau
- Mortt
- Mortu
- Moryto
- Mourad
- Mouradi
- Mourat
- Mourd
- Mourdi
- Mouret
- Mourot
- Mrad
- Murad
- Muradi
- Murat
- Murata
- Murati
- Murd
- Murdie
- Murdo
- Murdue
- Muret
- Muretti
- Murrad
- Murrat
- Murratt
- Murrett
- Murritt
- Murt
- Murta
- Murte
- Murti
- Murtie
- Murto
- Murueta
- Myrda
- Myrett
- Myrta
- Myrto
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